Brighton Mysteries: Now You See Them (Book 5)

The fifth thrilling instalment of the Brighton Mysteries transports readers to the summer of 1963, where the Beatles are on the radio, the sun is shining, and a shadow is falling over the streets of Brighton.

Edgar Stephens, now a Superintendent, is investigating the disappearance of a local girl. The case feels chillingly familiar to his friend, the magician Max Mephisto, who is currently filming a movie in the town. When a second girl goes missing, the pressure mounts to find the connection before it’s too late. The investigation leads them into the heart of the "Mod" and "Rocker" subcultures, where tensions are high and everyone has something to hide.

As the heatwave intensifies and the crowds descend on the seaside, Edgar and Max must navigate a world of changing morals and hidden identities. With Elly Griffiths' trademark wit and evocative period detail, Now You See Them is a masterful mystery that explores the dark side of the swinging sixties and the enduring bond between an officer and an illusionist.